To pronounce "purist", say PUR-ist — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"purist" has 2 syllables: pur-ist. It rhymes with jurist and tourist, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Purist" has 2 syllables: pur · ist.
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